DE · Cleveland Browns
Julian Okwara
Age 28 · 193 cm (6'4") · 113 kg · Born Dec 27, 1997 · Notre Dame
NFL career
2020
debut year
2026
last season
7
seasons
#99
jersey
College: Notre Dame
Career stats
Regular-season totals from 2020 to 2024 · 37 games.
Defense
38solo tackles
10.0sacks
1INTs
0def TDs
Stats by season
5 regular-season campaigns tracked.
Defense
| Year | Team | G | Tackles | Sacks | Int | Def TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Detroit Lions | 2 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Detroit Lions | 12 | 15 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | Detroit Lions | 8 | 8 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Detroit Lions | 6 | 5 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Arizona Cardinals | 9 | 9 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 |
Games during career · Cleveland Browns
Most recent results for the franchise while Julian Okwara was on the roster (1999+ play-by-play coverage).
W
W
L
L
L
L
W
L
20–18 @ Bengals
2025-18 · Jan 4, 2026 · REGULAR
W
13–6 vs Steelers
2025-17 · Dec 28, 2025 · REGULAR
L
20–23 vs Bills
2025-16 · Dec 21, 2025 · REGULAR
L
3–31 @ Bears
2025-15 · Dec 14, 2025 · REGULAR
L
29–31 vs Titans
2025-14 · Dec 7, 2025 · REGULAR
L
8–26 vs 49ers
2025-13 · Nov 30, 2025 · REGULAR
W
24–10 @ Raiders
2025-12 · Nov 23, 2025 · REGULAR
L
16–23 vs Ravens
2025-11 · Nov 16, 2025 · REGULAR
Other "Okwara" players in NFL history
Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.
Career badges
Active player
External profiles
Notre Dame alumni in the NFL
Other NFL players who attended Notre Dame.
Beaux Collins
WR · 2025 · Giants
Benjamin Morrison
CB · 2025 · Buccaneers
Howard Cross III
DT · 2025 · Bengals
Jack Kiser
LB · 2025 · Jaguars
Jordan Clark
CB · 2025 · Jets
Max Hurleman
RB · 2025 · Steelers
Mitchell Evans
TE · 2025 · Panthers
Riley Leonard
QB · 2025 · Colts
Rylie Mills
DT · 2025 · Seahawks
Xavier Watts
SAF · 2025 · Falcons
2020 NFL Draft · Round 3 class
Other players selected in the same round.
#65
#66
#66
#68
#69
#70
#70
#70
#71
#72
#72
#73
Logan Wilson
LB · CIN
#66
Antonio Gibson
RB · WAS
#66
Antonio Gibson
DB · WAS
#68
Ashtyn Davis
SAF · NYJ
#69
Damien Lewis
G · SEA
#70
Brandon Jones
WR · MIA
#70
Brandon Jones
DB · MIA
#70
Brandon Jones
SAF · MIA
#71
Nnamdi Madubuike
DT · BAL
#72
Josh Jones
OT · ARI
#72
Josh Jones
S · ARI
#73
DaVon Hamilton
DT · JAX
DE peers of the era
Other DEs who debuted within five seasons of Julian Okwara.
A.J. Epenesa
Debut 2020 · #57 · Bills
Austin Edwards
Debut 2020 · #60 · Chiefs
Azur Kamara
Debut 2020 · #93 · Chiefs
Benning Potoa'e
Debut 2020 · #79 · Commanders
Bradlee Anae
Debut 2020 · Jets
Bryce Huff
Debut 2020 · #47 · 49ers
Calvin Taylor
Debut 2020 · Steelers
Casey Toohill
Debut 2020 · #99 · Bills
Born on December 27
Bob McKay
1947 · New England Patriots
Steve Taylor
1953 · Kansas City Chiefs
Mike McGraw
1953 · Detroit Lions
Randy Hedberg
1954 · Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tim Ross
1958 · Detroit Lions
Andre Tippett
1959 · New England Patriots
Sean McInerney
1960 · Chicago Bears
Donald Igwebuike
1960 · Minnesota Vikings